Parx Racing Free Picks – 03/16/2026
Best Bet | Race 1 King Phoenix
Longshot | Race 7 All American Rod
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 4 Judy’s Flyer
Pace Meltdown | Race 8
Race 1 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 King Phoenix | Power: 93%
#2 Battle Anthem | Power: 89%
#1 Sittin Chilly | Power: 86%
#5 Chase a Dream | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Carcharoth and #6 King Phoenix likely to show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking the leaders.
Race Shape:
Fast early sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill designation for #6 King Phoenix.
Analysis
#6 King Phoenix stands out on the sheet with both speed and class advantages and enters off a powerful recent performance pattern. #2 Battle Anthem fits the race well and should track the leaders closely.
#1 Sittin Chilly has the tactical speed to remain competitive throughout. #5 Chase a Dream adds a Trainer Edge angle that suggests improvement in this claiming sprint.
Race 2 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Week’s Strong | Power: 91%
#4 Munyhungry | Power: 88%
#1 Drake Drive | Power: 86%
#7 Pastero | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Drake Drive and #2 Airman Trevor expected forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the pace.
Race Shape:
Competitive sprint fractions.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge move for #3 Week’s Strong.
Analysis
#3 Week’s Strong lands atop the rankings and carries a strong trainer angle that often produces improvement. #4 Munyhungry benefits from a hot trainer/jockey partnership that can deliver a strong effort.
#1 Drake Drive should secure a forward trip. #7 Pastero adds a hot rider signal that keeps him in the mix.
Race 3 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Candothis | Power: 92%
#3 Rozzyroo | Power: 88%
#2 Nezy’s Girl | Power: 86%
#4 Classic Mystery | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Rozzyroo and #1 Candothis expected to contest the lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the duel.
Race Shape:
Fast early fractions likely.
Key Signal:
Key race exit for #1 Candothis.
Analysis
#1 Candothis exits a race that has already produced a next-out winner and projects to run another strong race. #3 Rozzyroo has the speed figures to remain competitive.
#2 Nezy’s Girl fits the class level and should track the pace closely. #4 Classic Mystery brings a rider currently in strong form.
Race 4 | 1m70y Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Judy’s Flyer | Power: 91%
#1 Cynthia Gail | Power: 88%
#2 Untouchable | Power: 86%
#6 People Get Ready | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#6 People Get Ready and #2 Untouchable likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking the early leaders.
Race Shape:
Moderate route pace.
Key Signal:
Distance edge for #4 Judy’s Flyer.
Analysis
#4 Judy’s Flyer tops the rankings and fits the class level well in this route event. #1 Cynthia Gail remains a steady contender capable of a strong effort.
#2 Untouchable carries a sharp workout signal that suggests readiness. #6 People Get Ready brings a trainer angle that often produces improvement.
Race 5 | 7f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Zeena Swift | Power: 93%
#4 West Side Diva | Power: 88%
#2 Quivira Crane | Power: 86%
#1 Melody’s Kiss | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#2 Quivira Crane and #5 Zeena Swift likely to press early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Strong sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill for #5 Zeena Swift.
Analysis
#5 Zeena Swift stands out as one of the strongest plays on the card with both a hot rider and trainer-jockey combination. #4 West Side Diva should sit just behind the pace and remains a serious contender.
#2 Quivira Crane has the speed to remain competitive early. #1 Melody’s Kiss could threaten if the pace becomes contested.
Race 6 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 J C’s Lovin’ Life | Power: 91%
#2 Peacefulezfeeling | Power: 88%
#6 Elegant Lass | Power: 86%
#3 Xmas in Cairo | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#2 Peacefulezfeeling and #4 J C’s Lovin’ Life likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking the pace.
Race Shape:
Competitive sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge for #4 J C’s Lovin’ Life.
Analysis
#4 J C’s Lovin’ Life holds the strongest profile and should be prominent early. #2 Peacefulezfeeling has the speed figures to remain competitive.
#6 Elegant Lass fits the race conditions well. #3 Xmas in Cairo exits a productive race and could improve.
Race 7 | 1m70y Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 All American Rod | Power: 91%
#4 Dreambuilder | Power: 88%
#1 Mr Flowers | Power: 86%
#2 Iron Sharpens Iron | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#4 Dreambuilder and #2 Iron Sharpens Iron likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the speed.
Race Shape:
Balanced route tempo.
Key Signal:
Clocker Special workout pattern for #6 All American Rod.
Analysis
#6 All American Rod lands the top spot based on strong recent workouts and improving form. #4 Dreambuilder should be forward early and remains a major threat.
#1 Mr Flowers carries both hot trainer and rider signals. #2 Iron Sharpens Iron exits a productive race that could lead to improvement.
Race 8 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 One Improbable | Power: 91%
#3 Jackson Road | Power: 88%
#4 Ortho Star | Power: 86%
#2 Amore d’Oro | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#5 Whiskeyromeosierra and #4 Ortho Star expected to contest the lead.
Pace Advantage:
Closers if pace becomes pressured.
Race Shape:
Potential pace meltdown scenario.
Key Signal:
Hot trainer angle for #1 One Improbable.
Analysis
#1 One Improbable sits atop the rankings and should get a favorable trip in this sprint. #3 Jackson Road carries a strong trainer move that often produces improvement.
#4 Ortho Star exits a competitive race and could improve. #2 Amore d’Oro remains competitive with a hot rider aboard.
Race 9 | 1m70y Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Dreaming of Gerry | Power: 92%
#3 Gametime Gladiator | Power: 88%
#2 Hermoso Hombre | Power: 86%
#4 Yodel E. A. Who | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Gametime Gladiator and #4 Yodel E. A. Who likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Moderate route tempo.
Key Signal:
Sharp workout pattern for #1 Dreaming of Gerry.
Analysis
#1 Dreaming of Gerry lands atop the rankings and enters with strong recent workout signals. #3 Gametime Gladiator owns a strong track record at Parx.
#2 Hermoso Hombre exits a productive race and remains competitive. #4 Yodel E. A. Who brings a hot trainer signal that could produce improvement.
Race 10 | 1m70y Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Thegoddessofsnakes | Power: 94%
#1 Pacific Princess | Power: 88%
#3 Miss Chamita | Power: 86%
#6 Ghostly Girl | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#4 Extremely Gruntled and #6 Ghostly Girl likely to press early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Balanced route pace.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill for #7 Thegoddessofsnakes.
Analysis
#7 Thegoddessofsnakes stands out clearly against this group with both class and speed advantages. #1 Pacific Princess should track the pace and remain a threat.
#3 Miss Chamita fits the conditions and could challenge late. #6 Ghostly Girl adds a rider angle that keeps her competitive.